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The War of 1812
Enlisted to fight in the War of 1812. However, he was too late to see any action. -
Slave Trader
Worked with the legendary pirate, Jean Lafitte. He bought smuggled slaves and sold them when there was an auction. -
Sandbar Fight.
Fought in the Sandbar fight with a knife. Still fought strong with three bullet wounds and a sword cane wound. He fought with a knife which would soon be known as the Bowie knife. -
Texas Rangers
Was elected to be a commander of the Texas Rangers. Their main goal was to chase Indians away from the area. -
Partnership with a governor
Made friends with Juan Martín de Veramendi, governor of Coahuila. -
Marriage
Married the daughter of Juan Martín de Veramendi, Ursula. -
Texas Independence
Joined a group of Texans to march to Nacogdoches to fight for independence. Were attacked by 100 Mexican cavalry however, they easily defeated the Mexican cavalry -
Capture of San Antonio
Attacked and captured San Antonio by using long rifles to pick off Mexican infantry from a distance. -
The Alamo
Arrived at the Alamo to help fortify and defend it from general Santa Anna's army. -
The Battle of the Alamo
Died trying to defend the Alamo from Santa Anna's army.
